Before applying for a building permit make sure your project meets the following requirements:

You are the registered owner of the property or have permission to act on the owner’s behalf

Property has the correct zoning

Property is registered at the Land Title Office

Property is accessible by an approved access/driveway

Essential services have or will be provided for

Building plans conform to current building, land use and zoning bylaws and all other applicable enactments

Property address has been assigned

To apply for a permit we ask that you submit a completed application form along with the required plan processing fee and supporting documents to the building inspection office in your area. You can either apply in person or submit your application through the mail.

The average processing time for building permits is 14 – 21 days when all of the required documents have been submitted along with the application. In cases where outside agency approval is required the processing time may take longer.

What is the CRD?

The Capital Regional District (CRD) is the regional government for 13 municipalities and three electoral areas on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, serving more than 413,000 people. Guided by its Board, the CRD works collaboratively to build a vibrant, livable and sustainable region. Read more >>